Meet the 5 space tech firms vying to be Europe’s next launch provider
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () Five rocket companies will compete for contracts to provide Europe’s next launch services — and boost the continent’s troubled access to space. The European Space Agency (ESA) selected the quintet, who will now contend for two types of contracts: Providing launch services for ESA between 2026 and 2030. Demonstrating upgraded launch capabilities, including at least one flight test. The initiative — named the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) — aims to expand Europe’s pathways into the cosmos. In recent years, these routes have been painfully limited. When the Ariane 5 rocket was retired in July 2023, ESA was left with no independent…
Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say
BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side..
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has issued a stark warning: Ukraine joining NATO could spark a global war with Russia. Echoing Putin’s recent threats, Orbán says NATO expansion is a direct..
Zelenskyy, Council of Europe sign agreement to launch Ukraine War tribunal
Zelenskyy says the tribunal is a “real chance” to achieve justice as he hopes it will one day try top Russian..
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Wednesday, 9 July 2025 ()
Five rocket companies will compete for contracts to provide Europe’s next launch services — and boost the continent’s troubled access to space. The European Space Agency (ESA) selected the quintet, who will now contend for two types of contracts: Providing launch services for ESA between 2026 and 2030. Demonstrating upgraded launch capabilities, including at least one flight test. The initiative — named the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) — aims to expand Europe’s pathways into the cosmos. In recent years, these routes have been painfully limited. When the Ariane 5 rocket was retired in July 2023, ESA was left with no independent…![Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250711/1416210540-Ukraine-and-EU-launch-€100-million-military-innovation.jpg)
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